A JOE NIEKRO from the TOPPS set, card #475. This is a great addition to any CHICAGO CUBS collection.
Graded by Mint Condition: 5
This vintage card presents in outstanding Near Mint-Mint condition, held back only by mild top-to-bottom centering deviation on the reverse and minor tip softening on the corners.
Centering: 8 / 10
Front: Front borders are well balanced, with no significant centering deviation detected. Back: Back borders are well balanced, with no significant centering deviation detected.
Corners: 4 / 10
Front: Bottom Right corner shows the slightest touch of micro-fraying at the tip, while the remaining corners remain exceptionally sharp for the issue. Back: Top Left corner exhibits minor fiber softening at the extreme tip, with the other corners holding clean definition.
Edges: 8 / 10
Front: Bottom edge shows a faint hint of natural rough-cut cardboard texture, with all other edges appearing clean and intact. Back: All four edges are well-defined with only light vintage paper texture.
Surface: 9 / 10
Front: The front surface is clean with strong color fidelity, sharp registration, and no discernible print defects or scratching. Back: The reverse surface is clean and legible with natural cardboard toning; flagged marks are standard cardboard grain and printed design rather than damage.
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